Premier East Texas Hunting &
Recreation Investment
This extraordinary 265-acre property near Winona, Texas, delivers everything serious hunters demand: diverse habitat, established infrastructure, and a strategic location just 103 miles from Dallas. Winona Wetlands combines bottomland hardwood forest, flooded timber, freshwater marsh, and upland pine-hardwood habitat to create the ultimate year-round hunting experience in Smith County's productive wildlife corridor.
The current owner's significant investments have transformed this property into a turnkey hunting operation. Professionally mulched trails provide all-weather access throughout the entire tract, while two elevated deer stands and four automated feeders are strategically positioned within established food plots. A functional low-water creek crossing ensures year-round access to all 265 +/- acres—eliminating the seasonal limitations that plague many East Texas hunting properties.
A scenic hilltop commands sweeping southern views across the wetland complex, offering the perfect location for your hunting cabin or weekend barndominium. This elevated building site provides both privacy and strategic oversight of the property's diverse hunting zones while maintaining convenient access to the established trail system below.
Exceptional Habitat Diversity Creates Year-Round Hunting Opportunities
The property's remarkable topographical diversity—from wetland bottoms to upland ridges—creates the critical edge habitat that concentrates East Texas wildlife movement. Mature bottomland hardwoods produce abundant acorns and hickory nuts, providing natural browse that holds deer throughout the season. The flooded timber sections offer unique dual-purpose hunting zones, attracting wintering waterfowl while creating travel corridors for whitetail deer along the timber edges.
The freshwater marsh areas support healthy populations of wood ducks, teal, and other waterfowl species during migration periods. These wetlands maintain year-round water sources critical for all wildlife species, ensuring consistent game presence even during dry periods. The upland mixed pine-hardwood zones provide bedding cover and thermal protection, completing the habitat mosaic that sustains robust wildlife populations.
Established food plots supplement natural forage, creating predictable movement patterns that enhance hunting success. The combination of natural mast production, planted food sources, and diverse cover types supports sustainable populations of whitetail deer, wild hogs, and seasonal waterfowl—delivering exceptional hunting opportunities from September through February.
Strategic Location & Regional Accessibility
Winona Wetlands occupies a prime position in northeastern Smith County, offering the perfect balance of rural seclusion and metropolitan accessibility. This strategic location provides hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with convenient access to urban amenities while maintaining the authentic East Texas hunting experience.
Drive Times to Major Cities:
The property's location at TBD CR 354 in Winona delivers exceptional accessibility to major Texas metropolitan areas and regional centers. Just 1.5 hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, weekend warriors can easily escape the city for regular hunting trips without excessive travel time.
Aviation Access & Regional Airports:
Multiple airport options serve the property, from private aviation facilities to major commercial hubs. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport offers the closest commercial service with daily American Eagle connections to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, providing worldwide connectivity for out-of-state owners or guests.
World-Famous Tyler Rose Capital & Cultural Attractions
Tyler, known as the Rose Capital of America, features the nation's largest municipal rose garden and hosts the annual Texas Rose Festival each October, with the 92nd festival scheduled for October 16-19, 2025. The nationally recognized Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail transforms the city each spring, with over 100,000 visitors experiencing 10 miles of blooming azaleas, dogwoods, and tulips through historic neighborhoods.
The 2025 Azalea Trail runs in the spring, featuring popular stops such as Chariot Hill, Pyron Garden, and the Tyler Rose Garden. The festival also includes photography contests, garden tours, and local vendor markets throughout the event period. The trail includes numerous special events such as the Azalea Arts & Crafts Fair at Bergfeld Park, Historic Tyler on Tour featuring five historic homes, and the Rose City Artisans & Flower Market at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum.
Beyond floral attractions, Tyler offers year-round cultural and recreational opportunities. Camp Ford Historical Park preserves the site of the largest Civil War prisoner-of-war compound for Union troops west of the Mississippi River, featuring interpretive trails and a reconstructed prisoner cabin. The Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place, multiple museums, and a thriving downtown arts district provide diverse entertainment options for property owners and their guests.
Investment Value & Property
Specifications
Listing Price: $985,000
Acreage: 265 acres
Price per Acre: $3,717
Location: TBD CR 354, Winona, TX 75792
County: Smith County, Texas
School District: Winona Independent School District
Property Features & Improvements:
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Winona Wetlands represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully-developed hunting property in East Texas's premier wildlife region. The combination of diverse habitat, established improvements, and strategic location creates both immediate recreational value and long-term investment potential in one of Texas's most desirable hunting markets.
Properties offering this level of infrastructure, habitat diversity, and accessibility rarely become available in Smith County. The turnkey nature of improvements—from established food plots to all-weather access—allows immediate enjoyment without years of development costs and effort typically required for raw hunting land.
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Ben Jackson & Jared Laing
Your East Texas Land Specialists
Specializing in Hunting, Ranch & Recreational Properties
